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commentr/StutterDec 1, 2023
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I agree with the confidence, but I would disclose your stutter regardless. You can show confidence while disclosing. IF you do end up stuttering during the interview, there will be an awkwardness for ...

Social & RelationshipsEmotional ExperienceSchool & Work
Disclosure & Telling OthersAnxiety & Social JudgmentEmployment & Career
postr/StutterDec 1, 2023
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First professional job interview, how should I go about it?

First professional job interview, how should I go about it? Hi everyone, I have a job interview in a couple hours, and was wondering if I should disclose my stutter when we’re introducing ourselves s...

Social & RelationshipsAnticipation & AvoidanceCauses & Variability
Disclosure & Telling OthersPreparation & RehearsalSeverity & Fluctuation
commentr/StutterDec 1, 2023
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I shared this with a post yesterday, but I would recommend going out and doing things you know you already love. Even if you're alone. If you're already at a place / doing something you love and see o...

Social & RelationshipsIdentity & Disability
Disclosure & Telling OthersAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterNov 30, 2023
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In my experience, adult severe stuttering is not a very common phenomenon, so while being good-minded most people don't know how to react to a person struggling to get some words out of his/her mouth....

Social & RelationshipsAnticipation & Avoidance
Disclosure & Telling OthersHiding & Concealment
commentr/StutterNov 30, 2023
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I think disclosing from the beginning is a huge help. At least the people won't make weird faces or get freaked out when the block happens....

Social & Relationships
Disclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterNov 30, 2023
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I'm a medical student. Propranolol is for mild cases and stage/performance anxiety. You seem to need more than that. So you can utilize SSRI's or SNRI's after discussing the issue with your psychiatri...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterNov 30, 2023
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Ask places if they’re hiring and what the process is, ask for a specific product or service they offer, ask for the persons name you’re speaking to on the phone. Or just call and be honest “hey i have...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionDisclosure & Telling OthersHiding & Concealment
commentr/StutterNov 30, 2023
1 points

Yes this! I find what helps is disclosing my stammer before hand. Explain to them that yes although it may take you longer to get things out you’re still capable....

Social & RelationshipsAnticipation & Avoidance
Disclosure & Telling OthersAvoidance & Substitution
commentr/StutterNov 30, 2023
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Definitely think it’s worth just mentioning it before you begin as it will take at least that part of the pressure slightly off. It will also allow the interviewer to give you more time and not interr...

Social & RelationshipsEmotional Experience
Disclosure & Telling OthersAnxiety & Social Judgment
commentr/StutterNov 29, 2023
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And ….just bc the mind gives us one message doesn’t mean we can’t interrupt it with another message. Ie., speaking makes me nervous, I feel a block coming on, what if I get stuck, I’m embarrassed, you...

Identity & DisabilitySocial & RelationshipsCoping & Advocacy
Acceptance & PrideDisclosure & Telling OthersVoluntary Stuttering & Exposure
commentr/StutterNov 27, 2023
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Bringing up my stutter beforehand tend to make things more convenient(stutter on nearly every sentence)...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Avoidance & SubstitutionDisclosure & Telling Others
postr/StutterNov 27, 2023
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anyone have tips not to stutter saying your name?

anyone have tips not to stutter saying your name? i am a last year medical student, just feels silly stuttering when introducing myself or another doctor asking for my name. My stutter is not that bad...

Anticipation & AvoidanceSocial & Relationships
Feared Words & NamesAvoidance & SubstitutionDisclosure & Telling Others
commentr/StutterNov 27, 2023
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Similar position like you but in reverse kinda idk. Initially my gf didn't know at all about my stutter. On our first calls she would talk majority of the time and one day when I told her. She didn't ...

Social & RelationshipsIdentity & Disability
Disclosure & Telling OthersAcceptance & PrideDating & Romance
commentr/StutterNov 26, 2023
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For me, it came up when I stuttered so bad I hung up the phone in embarrassment. My girlfriend then just called back, which I appreciated. I never said ‘hey I have a stutter’ and could be fluent, but ...

Social & RelationshipsIdentity & Disability
Disclosure & Telling OthersAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterNov 26, 2023
1 points

Definitely tell him. If you don't, he might start thinking what else is she hiding. If you don't like his reaction. Then you move on. He's not the only guy in the world....

Social & RelationshipsCoping & Advocacy
Disclosure & Telling OthersSelf-Advocacy & Boundaries
commentr/StutterNov 26, 2023
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I never told anyone I have a stutter unless I’m speaking and I stutter. I don’t offer it beforehand because sometimes it’s fine, sometimes it not. I more so tell them after the fact so they don’t thin...

Social & RelationshipsIdentity & Disability
Disclosure & Telling OthersAuthenticity vs. Masking
commentr/StutterNov 26, 2023
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If your stutter is like blocks, tell him that 1. there are many types of stutter and your is blocks, and 2. you want to finish your sentences. If your secondary behaviors include grimacing, eye wide...

Social & RelationshipsSpeech & Stuttering
Disclosure & Telling OthersBlocks & StoppagesPhysical Tension
commentr/StutterNov 26, 2023
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Both could be beneficial. Stutter and see how he treats you without telling him. Or tell him and see how it if he accommodates. Could turn out he’s an impatient ass...

Social & Relationships
Disclosure & Telling OthersListener Reactions
commentr/StutterNov 26, 2023
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My advice is don't tell him/her about your stammering because. when you tell someone or someone tell you that you have a stammering problem then you will have anxiety about how they will react to my s...

Social & RelationshipsEmotional ExperienceMeds & Substances
Disclosure & Telling OthersAnxiety & Social JudgmentHarmful Med Outcomes
commentr/StutterNov 26, 2023
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I say tell him, if he's understanding it'll be okay. Usually letting someone know beforehand hand helps with the fear of them finding out and makes it much easier, good luck! I'm sure you'll be fine, ...

Social & RelationshipsEmotional Experience
Disclosure & Telling OthersAnxiety & Social Judgment